D-link power adaptor

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Snake Blisken

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Hi Guys

I have a D-link dsl -2640U router and the power adaptor packed up.

Can i use a universal adaptor for this. its a 12v/ 1.25A but i can only get a 12v/1A adaptor.

Will this work?

Thanks!
 
Difficult to say, it should work, or at least temporarily until you get one of at least the same or greater current rating to replace it with.
 
IF the router pulls to max power, id est 1.25A, it's going to overload the PSU which may then attempt to make like a stove top ..or just current limit, which could result in flaky performance. Still, that's only if and it's not like you're talking about a big overload anyway. Still, how hard do you make the router anyway ..as in: wire-connected PCs and wireless traffic? (question goes to how much signalling it has to do, which is the where its power consumption goes)

In all likelihood you may find it works without a problem.
 
My DSL router eats power supplies! I've lost 3 in 5 years, and replacements are hard to find as it is something like 12V 2A units. I once bought one from DLink in (I think) Midrand, for something like R150. Since then I've been buying cheap ones from Ebay.
 
Goobie said:
My DSL router eats power supplies! I've lost 3 in 5 years, and replacements are hard to find as it is something like 12V 2A units. I once bought one from DLink in (I think) Midrand, for something like R150. Since then I've been buying cheap ones from Ebay.
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Probably as a result of the router drawing more than the specified current. Get a 3 A or greater one and it surely will last.
 
THanks so much for the feedback.

So higher output is better than the current or slightly lower amps.

This wont damage the router will it?
 
I phoned Zac speed, and they can give me a 12v / 4A , will this be better than the 1A

And will it damage my router?

Thanks
 
Snake Blisken said:
I phoned Zac speed, and they can give me a 12v / 4A , will this be better than the 1A

And will it damage my router?

Thanks
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The router(or any other device) can only draw the amount of power that it uses, your aren't forcing 4A(at 12V) into it. Just make sure that the voltage is correct.
 
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